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The Cross-Cutting Programs Committee is a committee of the African Union's Economic, Social and Cultural Council. Its responsibilities include HIV/AIDS, international cooperation, and coordination within the African Union. [1]

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References

  1. "Economic, Social & Cultural Council (ECOSOCC)". African Union . Retrieved 15 February 2024.